NiteLines USA is looking for mammography technologists to join the team!
This position would be working at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho.
The performance hours of the MTF are as follows:
7:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday NTE 40 hours per week.
Monday through Friday except for Federal Holidays and ACC Family Days.
ARRT Cert required.
The applicant must have been continuously employed in the practice of diagnostic radiology or in training for 24 months within the last 36 months.
Projected start date: August 28, 2023
Responsibilities of a diagnostic mammography technologist include:
Location: Mountain Home AFB, Idaho
Service: Sonographer/Radiologic Technologist:
Mammography
Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be at the
Radiology Flight, Building 6000, Mountain Home AFB, ID
Recognized Holidays: Contract HCWs will not be required to work on federally.
recognized holidays.
Hours of Performance: The performance hours of the MTF are as follows:
0700-1700, Monday through Friday NTE 40 hours per week.
Scheduling: Monday through Friday except for Federal Holidays and ACC Family
Days. The scheduled ACC Family Days for 2018 are: 16 Feb, 25 May, 31 Aug, 23 Nov, 24 Dec, and 31 Dec. The schedule for ACC Family days will be provided once released but will not exceed a total of 6 days.
Closures: During a planned closure of the facility due to training, holiday or unplanned
closure due to unusual and compelling circumstances (e.g., natural disasters, military
emergencies, severe weather), the Contractor will be compensated for the unplanned
closure (personal services only).
Mission Essential: The following labor categories are designated as mission essential:
None
Labor Category: Radiologic Technologist: Mammography
Degree/Education (5.2.4): Certificate; Graduate from an academic program accredited
by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support (5.2.3): Certified by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
Experience: The applicant must have been continuously employed in the practice of
diagnostic radiology or in training for 24 months within the last 36 months.
Board Certification (5.2.6.4.4): None
Licensure/Registration: Current registration as a Radiologic Technologist by
the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
HCW Duties (5.1 Task 1): The duties for the HCW are as follows:
Core Duties:
Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services as appropriate to the TO.
Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with Radiology
Department policies and procedures.
Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol.
Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments
necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is
required.
Process digital images and submit for interpretation by radiologists.
Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with MTF policy.
As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to the
manufacturer and MTF policy. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify
designated Government personnel of outlying values.
Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated
Government personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and record
the problem condition in the trouble call log book.
Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the
patient's condition as a result of adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the
radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention. Recognize the need for and
institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires
resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Specific Duties:
Receive patients explain procedures, and provide appropriate care. Correctly
position the patient for the examination and make adjustments necessary for the
required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required.
Operate mammography units to include stereotactic breast biopsy unit.
Receive and interpret requests or instructions for mammography exams. Perform
daily, monthly, quarterly and annual quality control inspections on all
mammography units and film processors. Perform daily warm ups of all
mammography units. Maintain mammography film files and hang films for
comparison.
Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms to include spot compressions
and magnification views when necessary. Set up and assist radiologists with
needle localization and stereotactic breast biopsy procedures.
Identify abnormalities and determine need for additional mammography views
per department protocol (either before or after consulting with department
radiologists). Notify physician of significant exams requiring immediate attention.
Maintain and clean mammography units, film processor, and cassettes on a
regular basis in accordance with Radiology department, Food & Drug
Administration (FDA), and Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA)
standards. Stock and maintain an adequate level of supplies required for
mammography exams and procedures. Recommend necessary monthly repairs
when diagnostic quality is degraded.
Make minor adjustments on equipment. Differentiate artifacts from normal or
pathological processes and recognize electronic equipment limitations. Program
the examination equipment. Set up the machine and scanning techniques to be
employed. Perform all mammography examinations according to department
protocols.
Recognize the need for and institute necessary emergency measures for
situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or
respiratory arrest.
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